Silber Enters Governor's Race

John R. Silber, who as president of Boston University has presided
over b.u.'s takeover of the management of the beleaguered Chelsea
school system, announced his candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts
last week.

In his announcement, Mr. Silber pledged a commitment "to the reform
of primary and secondary education." He added that he was heartened by
the "enthusiasm with which the citizens, pupils, and teachers of
Chelsea have joined together to work for the transformation of
schools.''

Last spring, city officials of the working-class Boston suburb
agreed to allow bu to manage their school system. The university began
its management duties in the fall.

Mr. Silber also vowed not to raise taxes until "all waste has been
removed from government."

Mr. Silber plans to campaign as a Democrat. To be listed on the
ballot in the Sept. 18 primary, he must receive at least 15 percent of
the delegates at the June Democratic convention.--mn

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